Decarbonization
The ghost of Milton Friedman endorses a price on carbon
Milt didn't see the market as an all-knowing force that operates without governance, and he wasn't opposed to environmental legislation. Read More
How the GRESB/GBCI merger can help shape greener real estate
The real estate industry can get investment grade sustainability data on real assets — from buildings to portfolios. Read More
9 ways sustainability drives profit
From lower costs to higher brand performance and improved employee morale, a serious business case can be made for sustainability. In case we forgot. Read More
What Google knows about greener offices
More high-tech and healthcare companies are turning to nature-loving workspaces that spark creativity and productivity. Enter biophilic design. Read More
3 steps to bring sustainability to your supply chain
Ensuring the sustainability of every aspect and ingredient is a dizzying task. Here's how third-party logistics can lend a steadying hand. Read More
How to detect sensor glitches and improve building performance
Having sensors in place is just the first step. We have to know the data they relay is accurate. These 3 methods will help you. Read More
How Walmart aims to spread sustainability, one factory at a time
Zach Freeze: The new RedE Tool is rolling to suppliers in China as an industry mechanism, available to anyone and scalable everywhere. Read More
Open Standards-Driven Wireless Building Energy Management
Reduction in energy usage has become a top priority for owners of commercial and industrial buildings, governments, utilities and others to help save money, but also because of increasingly strict standards related to energy management and usage reduction. Examples include ASHRAE 90.1 and California’s 2013 Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Read More
Driving Performance and Transparency in Green Building Products
In just a few short years, the use of environmentally preferable products and materials has become an essential element in the development and construction of new commercial and residential building projects. However, questions remain among manufacturers and buyers about just how to evaluate and compare the lifecycle-based environmental profiles of similar building products and materials. Read More
Creating Healthier Furniture and Building Materials by Minimizing Chemical Emissions
This UL white paper provides an introduction to IAQ issues in relation to furniture products and building materials, and discusses how certification programs support manufacturers’ efforts to substantiate legitimate claims for their products with a review of the causes and effects of poor IAQ, and the common types of VOCs that can adversely impact human health. Read More
